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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Atom Araullo Resigns as News Reporter for ABS-CBN's News and Current Affairs

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ABS-CBN News personality Atom Araullo has resigned from his reportorial duties for TV Patrol, Bandila, and ANC. However, Araullo remains as one of the hosts for the TV station’s morning show, Umagang Kay Ganda, and Red Alert.

Recently, Araullo has been expressing strong opinion on issues, such as the controversy surrounding the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani and certain policies of the present administration. Thus, instead of being accused as a biased reporter and thereby affect the integrity of the News Department, Araullo opted to resign.

In the meantime, Araullo will use his time to complete his pending book projects, explore opportunities to pursue his interest in making independent films, and possibly write a column in one of the major dailies and. His resignation from his post will allow him to express his opinions freely and not be limited by his affiliation to a news organization. He also plans to focus on his advocacies on the environment and climate change.

Araullo started his career in the broadcast industry at a young age when he was one of the hosts of 5 and Up. In 2005, he completed his degree in BS Applied Physics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. After graduation, he became a segment producer for ABS-CBN and eventually became a field reporter a couple of years after.

They cannot follow suit if they are to keep such jobs. Atom resigned to be able to express his opinion freely; a news anchor does not necessarily have such freedom due to his duty to ensure credibility by not taking positions -- AKA bias.

Losing a significant amount of money didn't matter at all. That's what you call patriotism and prinsipyo. Atom was an activist back in college and his parents were too. Nakakabilib na hindi pa din sya kinain ng sistema!

Yes , I used to think underutilized sya at talino nys sa ABS CBN , hinahype ang na heartthrob newsman sya and I thought that he was a willing victim.Good thing, he chose his convictionsv over fame and a regular job

This is the standard of responsible journalism. Atom is a breathe of fresh air in a global industry in which editorializing and news reporting are often blurred. A network's public affairs department was supposed to advance CSR and the network's public service role as a privileged licensee. Now, public affairs has become a revenue-generating entertainment and business unit. Others just talk about being unbiased or "walang kinikilingan," but their tone and on-air commentaries as they report the news say otherwise.

That's what we called Principles in life! We admire you for what your beliefs. Hats off.Unlike the yellow fantards whom are loyal but for their own convenience. You made journalism at it's best! Integrity and Respect in the service of the Filipino people.

God bless you always sir Atom! I will always be your avid fan. Continue your endeavor and I believe that you did what you think is best for you and for the network. The passion you have for your work is one of the many attributes that I love about you.

Kudos!!!to you Atom.....Disagreement doesn't mean you're against it....you're only voicing what is proper and just....Hats off ako sau....Sabi nga ni Confucius "the end doesn't justifies the means"....